How to convert centimeters to inches
One centimeter equals 0.3937 inches, so multiply the value in centimeters by 0.3937007874: in = cm × 0.3937007874. Equivalently, divide by 2.54.
Example: 10 cm = 10 × 0.3937007874 = 3.937 in.
Centimeters to inches table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.03937 |
| 0.5 | 0.1969 |
| 1 | 0.3937 |
| 2 | 0.7874 |
| 3 | 1.1811 |
| 4 | 1.5748 |
| 5 | 1.9685 |
| 6 | 2.3622 |
| 7 | 2.7559 |
| 8 | 3.1496 |
| 9 | 3.5433 |
| 10 | 3.937 |
| 15 | 5.9055 |
| 20 | 7.874 |
| 25 | 9.8425 |
| 30 | 11.811 |
| 40 | 15.748 |
| 50 | 19.685 |
| 75 | 29.5276 |
| 100 | 39.3701 |
| 250 | 98.4252 |
| 500 | 196.8504 |
| 1,000 | 393.7008 |
About the units
- Centimeter (cm): One hundredth of a meter, used for height, clothing and everyday measurements.
- Inch (in): Exactly 2.54 cm by international agreement (1959); used for screens, tools and US measurements.
Need the other direction? Convert inches to centimeters — 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
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How many inches are in a centimeter?
1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches.
What is the formula for centimeters to inches?
in = cm × 0.3937007874.
How much is 10 cm in in?
10 cm = 3.937 in.